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Perkasie, PA · standard

ZIP Code 18944

Bucks County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

24,479
205/sq mi
$130,997
Median income
$426,100
Median home value
44.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Perkasie pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 7%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 18%
home value, US ZIPs
205
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 18944 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 18944 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Perkasie, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, with 24,479 residents across 119.6 square miles, a density of 205 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 18944 skews affluent, with a median household income of $130,997 (68% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $56,337. 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.9%. Housing costs here run $426,100 for a typical home value (87% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,454 a month; 78.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bucks County, so you can benchmark 18944 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 18944

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Perkasie, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 18944.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 18944, Perkasie, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

24,479

Population

119.6

Area (sq mi)

205

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 18944?

41.3

Median Age

52.1%

Male

47.9%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 89.3%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$130,997

Median Household Income

+68% vs state

$56,337

Per Capita Income

3.8%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

30.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 18944 ranks nationally

Perkasie, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$130,997 Top 7% higher than 93% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 70.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

10,271

Total Housing Units

10,056

Occupied Units

215

Vacant Units

2.74

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.3%
Renter 21.7%

$426,100

Median Home Value

+87% vs state

$1,454

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+9.7%

YoY Change (2024)

251

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+151%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 18944 have increased 9.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +151% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.6% 174
2021 +11.5% 194
2022 +9.3% 212
2023 +7.6% 228
2024 +9.7% 251

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 542 business establishments in ZIP 18944, employing approximately 3,627 people with a combined annual payroll of $181,145,000.

542

Businesses

3,627

Employees

$181.1M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 119 22.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 73 13.5%
Other services (except public administration) 61 11.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 50 9.2%
Retail trade 47 8.7%
Accommodation and food services 39 7.2%
Health care and social assistance 35 6.5%
Manufacturing 31 5.7%
Transportation and warehousing 22 4.1%
Wholesale trade 21 3.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 3.3%
Finance and insurance 17 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 18944 vs 18917 →

ZIP 18944 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 18944 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 18944 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 18944 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
18917 Dublin, PA 2,158 2.0 mi
18962 Silverdale, PA 515 3.7 mi
18923 Fountainville, PA 998 4.1 mi
18960 Sellersville, PA 12,473 5.1 mi
18932 Line Lexington, PA 388 6.8 mi
18914 Chalfont, PA 21,063 7.2 mi
18915 Colmar, PA 1,063 8.3 mi
18930 Kintnersville, PA 2,721 9.1 mi
18947 Pipersville, PA 6,172 6.7 mi
18942 Ottsville, PA 3,260 6.7 mi

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Pop: 51,334
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Related Areas

Bucks County Perkasie, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 18944 in? ▼
ZIP code 18944 (Perkasie) is located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Bucks County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bucks-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 18944? ▼
ZIP code 18944 in Perkasie, PA has a population of 24,479 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 18944? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 18944 is $130,997, which is 72% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 18944? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 18944 is $426,100, which is 53% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 18944? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 18944 is White at 89.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 18944? ▼
ZIP code 18944 has 542 business establishments employing approximately 3,627 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 18944? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 18944 are: Construction (119), Professional, scientific, and technical services (73), Other services (except public administration) (61). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 18944? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 18944 increased by 9.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 151%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 18944? ▼
In ZIP code 18944, 70.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 18944? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 18944 is 30.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 18944? ▼
In ZIP code 18944, approximately 78.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 18944? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 18944 is 3.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.